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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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